The “Chaplet of St. Raphael“ is a devotional invocation to Saint Raphael the Archangel, acknowledging his roles as a healer, guide, and companion. In addition to honoring Mary, the Queen of Angels, the prayer venerates the nine choirs of angels. It concludes with directly addressing Saint Raphael, recognizing him as the angel of health, love, joy, and light, seeking his intercession for healing, guidance, and spiritual support.
Chaplet of St. Raphael the Archangel
Prayer video – Chaplet of St. Raphael the Archangel
[Make the sign of the Cross]
You are Raphael, the Healer.
You are Raphael, the Guide.
You are Raphael, the Companion;
Ever at human sorrow’s aide.
In honor of Mary, the Queen of Angels:
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[Pray 3 Times]
In honor of the Angels:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your Glory!
Glory be to the Father;
Glory be to the Son;
Glory be to the Holy Spirit!
In honor of the Archangels:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your Glory!
Glory be to the Father;
Glory be to the Son;
Glory be to the Holy Spirit!
In honor of the Thrones:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your Glory!
Glory be to the Father;
Glory be to the Son;
Glory be to the Holy Spirit!
In honor of the Dominations (*Dominions):
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your Glory!
Glory be to the Father;
Glory be to the Son;
Glory be to the Holy Spirit!
In honor of the Virtues:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your Glory!
Glory be to the Father;
Glory be to the Son;
Glory be to the Holy Spirit!
In honor of the Principalities:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your Glory!
Glory be to the Father;
Glory be to the Son;
Glory be to the Holy Spirit!
In honor of the Powers:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your Glory!
Glory be to the Father;
Glory be to the Son;
Glory be to the Holy Spirit!
In honor of the Cherubim:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your Glory!
Glory be to the Father;
Glory be to the Son;
Glory be to the Holy Spirit!
In honor of the Seraphim:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your Glory!
Glory be to the Father;
Glory be to the Son;
Glory be to the Holy Spirit!
Saint Raphael,
angel of health,
of love,
of joy,
and light,
pray for us.
* NOTE: The terms “dominions” and “dominations” both refer to the same choir of angels in Christian angelology, with the difference stemming from translation variations of the original Greek “kyriotētes” (κυριότητες) and Latin “dominationes.” “Dominions” is more common in English, especially in Protestant and some Catholic texts, while “dominations” is a direct anglicization of the Latin term, often used in traditional Catholic contexts. Both terms convey the same concept of angels who regulate lower angels’ duties and maintain celestial order. The choice between them typically depends on the specific tradition or text being followed, but they are essentially interchangeable in meaning, representing the same order of angels usually placed in the second sphere of the angelic hierarchy.